How To Fix VHUAP239 - Storage location of HUs is not initial

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: VHUAP - Messages for Packing Transaction Applications (FGrp VHUDIAL)

• Message number: 239

• Message text: Storage location of HUs is not initial

What causes this issue?

You have tried to carry out a stock transfer posting for several planned
HUs whose storage location is not initial.

System Response

The system cannot carry out a transfer posting for the selected HUs.

How to fix this error?

Only select HUs whose storage location on the HU material item is
initial. You can create HUs with initial storage location using the
function Planned HUs for Stock.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message VHUAP239 - Storage location of HUs is not initial ?

  SAP Error Message:
  
  VHUAP239 - Storage location of HUs is not initial
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs when handling Handling Units (HUs) in SAP, specifically during processes like packing, goods movement, or warehouse management, and the system expects the storage location field of the Handling Unit to be filled (not empty), but it is found to be initial (blank).
  In other words, the system requires the storage location of the Handling Unit to be specified, but it is missing. This can happen if:
  
  The HU master data does not have a storage location assigned.
  The process or transaction expects the HU to be linked to a storage location but it is not maintained.
  Configuration or data inconsistencies where the storage location is mandatory but not provided.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check HU Master Data:
  
  Verify the Handling Unit master data to ensure that the storage location is maintained.
  You can use transaction codes like HU02 (Change Handling Unit) or HU03 (Display Handling Unit) to check the HU details.
  If the storage location is missing, update it accordingly.
  
  
  
  Maintain Storage Location:
  
  Assign the correct storage location to the Handling Unit.
  This can be done during HU creation or by updating the HU master data.
  
  
  
  Review Process Steps:
  
  Ensure that the process or transaction you are executing is correctly passing the storage location.
  For example, in packing or goods movement transactions, verify that the storage location is entered or defaulted correctly.
  
  
  
  Check Configuration:
  
  In Warehouse Management or Logistics Execution, check if the storage location is set as a mandatory field for Handling Units.
  Adjust configuration if necessary, or ensure that the process complies with the requirement.
  
  
  
  Debugging / Logs:
  
  If the issue persists, debug the process to see where the storage location is expected but not provided.
  Check related user exits or BAdIs that might influence HU data.
  
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Handling Unit Management (HUM): Handling Units are physical units packed and managed in SAP WM or EWM.
  Storage Location: A key organizational unit in SAP MM and WM that defines where materials or HUs are stored.
  Transactions:
  
  HU02 - Change Handling Unit
  HU03 - Display Handling Unit
  LT03 - Create Transfer Order (WM)
  VL02N - Change Outbound Delivery (Packing)
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check SAP Notes related to Handling Unit errors for any patches or known issues.
  Configuration Paths:
  
  Logistics Execution ? Handling Unit Management ? Define Storage Locations for Handling Units
  Warehouse Management ? Master Data ? Storage Locations
  
  
  
  
  Summary:
  The error VHUAP239 indicates that the system expects a storage location for the Handling Unit, but it is missing. To resolve, ensure that the HU master data includes a valid storage location and that the process or transaction correctly handles this data. Check configuration and update the HU data as needed.